When does an executor have the right to file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a deceased person? This was recently discussed in the matter of Riddell v. Arcus Solutions (Holdings) Ltd. before the Sheriff Court. Whether or not the executor has been formally chosen—either by the decedent in a will or by…
Name Kara MacGregor-Duke Role Associate Solicitor Kara has been an active part of the legal profession since she was 16 years old, starting out as an Administrative Assistant before working as a Paralegal, and ultimately qualifying as a Solicitor. Kara trained at one of the top tier Law Firms in Scotland before joining a firm…
Witnesses are frequently needed in property disputes to establish the facts of a case. But who ought the parties to summon to court to give evidence, and what happens if they refuse to cooperate? Who can give evidence in court? There are many things we must look at while bringing someone to court as a…
Name Siobhan Brown Role Solicitor How long have you been in this role Since 01 September 2022. Was a Trainee at the firm 2 years prior to qualifying. We ask Siobhan about her role as Solicitor at Complete Clarity Solicitors Being a solicitor requires you to fully understand your client’s needs and their end goal…
We are not exaggerating when we state that January is THE Divorce month of the year. January has informally come to be associated with divorce in recent years. The next “Divorce Day” will be on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Over 25% more divorce-related search searches were made on Google between December 2020 and January 2021….
Name Emma King Role Director/Owner How long have you been in this role Joined company Aug 2011 We ask Emma about her role as Director/Owner at Simplicity Legal Solicitors My role is predominantly training and supporting all members of the Team What is the favourite part of your role? To see the growth of our…
Ever thought about the commonalities between dormant volcanoes and sisted courtroom proceedings? You may think, as most people do, that court cases are wrapped up quickly and the matters at hand are solved in no time. A principle of Scottish civil procedure is that a case should be litigated continuously until it is resolved. Although…
In this blog, we aim to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the adoption process for those who wish to adopt a child. Am I too old to adopt? No, there is no upper age limit to adopt. To adopt, you must be 21 years old or older. The natural parent must be…
How long have you been in this role? I have been overseeing the Client Services Team since the beginning of 2022. I have worked for the Firm since 2015. I did some work experience over the summer of that year. I was then offered a Legal Assistant role before becoming a Trainee Solicitor. I have…
Throughout our careers, we have seen, read about and helped people and couples adopt children, but have rarely heard a story about a sibling group adoption. Although rare, there have been instances where siblings are placed together, where the adoptive family keep brothers and sisters together and adopts them both, or a whole group to…
